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| ACTH |
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland to produce cortisone and other hormones; adrenocorticotropic hormone. |
| forebrain |
the anterior of the three divisions of the brain of a vertebrate embryo; prosencephalon. [1/2 definitions] |
| forewing |
either of the forward wings of an insect having four wings; anterior wing. |
| ileum |
in arthropods, the anterior portion of the hindgut. [1/2 definitions] |
| metencephalon |
the anterior part of the embryonic brain that develops into the cerebellum and the pons. |
| telencephalon |
the anterior part of the forebrain, including the cerebral hemispheres and cortex, and the olfactory lobes. |
| thyrotropin |
a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates and regulates the development and secretion of thyroxine. |
| ventral |
situated on the anterior or lower side of the body, an organ, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
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